Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and photographic equipment repairers make adjustments to and fix cameras and equipment used with video and still cameras.
Camera and photographic equipment repairers make adjustments to and fix things like video cameras, still cameras and the equipment used in conjunction with these cameras. People with this job are also known as technicians, camera repairmen, photographic equipment repair technicians and photo technologists.
As a camera and photographic equipment repairer you will work with light meters, lens carriers, timing instruments and shutter diaphragm operators. You will also adjust cameras, clean parts, test equipment, determine shutter speed, read engineering drawings and more.
People who make good camera and photographic equipment repairers are usually good at fixing things, critical thinking, installing parts, managing time, deductive reasoning and using their hands to perform tasks.
To land a job in this field, you will need an associate’s degree and a deep understanding of mechanics, engineering, computers, technology, electronics and customer service.
The average hourly wage for camera and photographic equipment repairers is about $16 and the average annual income is about $34,000.